2016 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't tell me you are....enough to believe his lies.
naive; (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The members of parliaments tabled an.....to the constitution.
amendment; a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His.....to violent video games is something to worry about.
addiction; the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Most people think that....punishment should be abolished, even in murder cases.
capital punishment; the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president made a....appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.
The president made a passionnate appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
What i gave you was supposed to.....your monthly earnings
augment; make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy's parents.....a sigh of relief when he was found.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We....the meeting indefinitely because we could not form a quorum.
postponed; cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police man tried to.....money from the motorist.
extort; obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They were given an....either pay the rent or vacate the premises.
ultimatum; a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.